Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Witney, a town of about 29,000 people in Oxfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX8, OX28 and OX29
- Location
- 10 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Witney involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Witney?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Witney must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Witney?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Witney follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Witney landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Witney
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you cover all of Witney?
Yes. We work across Witney and the OX8, OX28 and OX29 postcode areas, plus the rest of Oxfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Witney?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Witney?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Witney
- Oxford · 10 mi
- Abingdon · 12 mi
- Didcot · 16 mi
- Bicester · 16 mi
- Swindon · 20 mi
- Banbury · 20 mi
- All of Oxfordshire